HR 50 119th Congress House Immigration Housing and community development funding Housing supply and affordability Immigration status and procedures State and local finance

KAMALA Act

Introduced: January 3, 2025 Introduced by: Biggs, Andy Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Jan 3, 2025

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Keeping Aid for Municipalities And Localities Accountable Act or the KAMALA Act

This bill prohibits the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to assist non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are not lawfully admitted permanent residents. The CDBG program is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and provides states, local governments, and Indian tribes with funds for economic and community development.

The bill also specifically prohibits HUD from making a CDBG grant to any state, local government, or Indian tribe that carries out a housing or community development program that assists such individuals.

What's happening now January 3, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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